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Keith Thurman sums up Floyd Mayweather’s chances of beating Ryan Garcia in comeback fight at 49

Reigning WBC welterweight champion has been linked to a shock showdown with Floyd Mayweather Jr in recent days, and former unified welterweight titleholder Keith Thurman has offered his thoughts on the proposed match-up. Mayweather’s last professional outing came against Conor…

By Tom Eaton · Boxing News Online

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 9:28 PM

Key Things to Know

Keith Thurman believes a fight against Ryan Garcia would heavily disfavor Floyd Mayweather Jr. at age 49.
Thurman compared the proposed bout to Muhammad Ali's historic defeat against Larry Holmes.
Ryan Garcia holds the WBC welterweight title and plans to fight in December or January.

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Keith Thurman has questioned Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s chances in a potential professional comeback against reigning WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia. Speaking to FightHype, Thurman argued that the matchup would not favor the 49-year-old Mayweather due to inactivity, age, and Garcia's speed, comparing the prospective bout to Larry Holmes defeating an aging Muhammad Ali in a passing-of-the-torch moment.

Mayweather, who retired at 50-0 after stopping Conor McGregor in 2017, has participated in eight exhibition bouts since. Garcia is expected to return to the ring in December or January, with Teofimo Lopez and Isaac Cruz also mentioned as potential opponents alongside Mayweather.

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Keith Thurman sums up Floyd Mayweather’s chances of beating Ryan Garcia in comeback fight at 49

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